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		huxley on April 20, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Retina.js: Retina graphics for your website Doesn't seem to have a consistent one, clasp fastener or separable fastener are earlier generic terms. BTW Zipper wasn't trademarked by the creator or manufacturer but by BF Goodrich when used on their zipped-up boots. Two which surprised me were Ping Pong and Adrenaline.

jyap on April 20, 2012 [–]

Adrenaline is a hormone and neurotransmitter. Adrenalin is a trademarked adrenaline product of Parke-Davis. (Wikipedia)

The name "ping-pong" was in wide use before British manufacturer J. Jaques & Son Ltd trademarked it in 1901. (Wikipedia)

huxley on April 25, 2012 | [–]

Thanks, I missed those details.

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